Monday, July 28, 2008

There will be several Z Club / Miata Club Fun Slaloms at the Namao base this season. Cost for each event is $30 per driver. Details of the events are given below.

Volunteers

If you are able volunteer for setup, please send Andrew (our MotorSports Director) a separate e-mail or give him a call at 780-479-2492.

General Information

Show up by 7:00 am to help set up if you want. Volunteers are greatly appreciated and will make things go much smoother.

Organizers, instructors, and volunteers must show up for 7:00 am.

Everyone else can enter the base starting at 8:00 am.

Registration / Teching starts at 8:00 am and ends by 9:00 am.

Drivers meeting to start by about 9:15 am.

First runs to begin by 10 am at the latest.

Last run to be around 4 pm. We have to be off base by 5 pm.

NOTE: Drivers must bring their car insurance & registration certificates to each event.

NOTE: Minimum driving age is 18 years or older.

Teching of cars

Competitors are responsible for teching of the cars. The organizers will do a quick check of each car, but competitors are still responsible for this. Basic requirements are:

No loose items in cabin and trunk(s).

Throttle cable shall function properly.

Brakes shall function properly.

Tires shall be street legal (i.e. tread showing)

Wheel bearings must not be loose (shake the wheel, must not wobble).

Battery must be properly secured and not loose.

Car must have seat belts for all occupants.

Car must be in good running condition.

Cars must be street legal, registered, and insured unless trailered there. Proof of this must be brought with and shown to the registration officials.

Helmets

Bring your own helmets. They must be SNELL approved, minimum M2000. If you don't have a helmet, don't worry as you should be able to borrow from other people.

Marshalling, timing help, etc.

All competitors will be required to assist with the marshalling and timing duties. While not driving, track workers are needed to marshal the course and time/record the times of the cars. Instructions on how to do this will be given at the event.

Sunscreen, rain gear, umbrellas, drinks, chairs, etc.

Bring suitable supplies with you for a full day outside without any shelter. There are no food or drink stores anywhere, so BYO drinks and food. Portable washrooms are provided.

Directions to the Event

DO NOT SPEED ON THE BASE. FOLLOW ALL SPEED LIMITS TO THE LETTER. NO STUNTING. Military Police patrol the base and have a zero tolerance policy and will issue you tickets.

From 137 Avenue, proceed north on 97 Street (Hwy 28).

Take the "Edmonton Garrison" exit (~ 5.7 km north of 137 Avenue).

Turn right (east) at Churchill Avenue, which is the main gate.

At the main gate, inform the guard that you are part of the group participating in the race that day.

You may need to produce your drivers license.

After checking in go straight.

Take the first left on Ortona Road, and then turn right on Vimy Avenue.

Continue east until you reach the checkpoint gate, where you must check in with the guards.

Photo ID is required and you must sign in.

The guard will then open the gate for you.

Drive through the gate and you will see the cars setting up ahead.

DO NOT SPEED ON THE BASE. FOLLOW ALL SPEED LIMITS TO THE LETTER. NO STUNTING. Military Police patrol the base and have a zero tolerance policy and will issue you tickets.